Cleaning implement

ABSTRACT

A cleaning implement includes a body made of a porous material, with the body including a top surface and a bottom surface on opposite sides of the body, a first side surface and a second side surface on opposite sides of the body, and a first end surface and a second end surface on opposite sides of the body. The body also includes segments defined by one or more lengthwise cuts formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces, with each of the one or more lengthwise cuts extending only partially into the body in the thickness direction, and extending in the length direction from the first end surface to the second end surface.

BACKGROUND

In order to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of modern life, thereis an equally increasing need for more efficient solutions to everydaytasks such as household cleaning. As a result, the devices used forhousehold cleaning need to be more efficient and effective at what theydo.

Some of the more useful tools in household cleaning are those which canbe used to clean surfaces with or without the use of a cleaning liquid,as well as to pick up debris and absorb and remove spilled liquids.Tools which classically fit this description include mops, sponges, andsponge mops.

However, tools like sponges and sponge mops are limited in theirusefulness because they typically involve using a single, generally flatcleaning surface to remove liquid or debris from another single, flatsurface such as a countertop or floor. Such sponges and sponge mops arenot designed to clean multiple complex surfaces simultaneously or topick up larger pieces of debris, and due to their dimensions are notable to fit into small spaces between surfaces, and thus such tools failto clean both completely and efficiently.

SUMMARY

The above problems are addressed by the current disclosure by providinga cleaning implement which includes a body made of a porous material,and in which the body has segments which, in various embodiments, aredefined by lengthwise cuts (or lengthwise and widthwise cuts) thatimpart significantly increased flexibility to the body. As a result ofthe high flexibility of the body, the body can be manipulated such thatthe segments open up and pull apart from each other so as to be able topick up large pieces of debris. Further, the segments effectivelyincrease the number of available cleaning surfaces such that, inconjunction with the associated high flexibility, the cleaning implementis very effective at cleaning multiple complex surfaces simultaneously.In addition, the increased flexibility makes it easier to manipulate thebody (or one or more of the segments of the body) into small spaces.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment.

FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 1C is a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 1B.

FIG. 1D is a right end view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 1C.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment.

FIG. 2B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 2A.

FIG. 2C is a top view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 2A.

FIG. 2D is a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 2B.

FIG. 2E is a right end view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 2D.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing a cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment.

FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 3A.

FIG. 3C is a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 3B.

FIG. 3D is a right end view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 3C.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view showing a cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment.

FIG. 4B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 4A.

FIG. 4C is a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 4B.

FIG. 4D is a right end view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 4C.

FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing a cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment.

FIG. 5B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 5A.

FIG. 5C is a top view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 5A.

FIG. 5D is a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 5B.

FIG. 5E is a right end view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 5D.

FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing a cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment.

FIG. 6B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 6A.

FIG. 6C is a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 6B.

FIG. 6D is a right end view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 6C.

FIG. 7 is a view of a cleaning implement in a semi-flexed state, inaccordance with one embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view of a cleaning implement in use, in accordance with oneembodiment.

FIG. 9A is a view of a cleaning implement in a semi-flexed state, inaccordance with one embodiment.

FIG. 9B is a view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 9A in use.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a mop according to one embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a mop according to one embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a mop according to one embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a mop according to one embodiment.

Common reference numerals are used throughout the figures and thedetailed description to indicate like elements. One skilled in the artwill readily recognize that the above figures are examples and thatother architectures, modes of operation, orders of operation, andelements/functions can be provided and implemented without departingfrom the characteristics and features of the invention, as set forth inthe claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments will now be discussed with reference to the accompanyingfigures, which depict one or more exemplary embodiments. Embodiments maybe implemented in many different forms and should not be construed aslimited to the embodiments set forth herein, shown in the figures,and/or described below. Rather, these exemplary embodiments are providedto allow a complete disclosure that conveys the principles of theinvention, as set forth in the claims, to those of skill in the art.

FIGS. 1A through 1D show a cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 1A, the cleaning implement includes a body100 made of a porous material. In one exemplary embodiment, the body 100is a sponge made of a foam material, such as double cell foam. The body100 includes a top surface 101 and a bottom surface 102 on oppositesides of the body 100.

FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 1A. Asshown in FIG. 1B, the body 100 includes a first side surface 103 and asecond side surface 104 on opposite sides of the body 100, with thefirst and second side surfaces 103, 104 extending along a lengthdirection of the body 100 (the horizontal direction in FIG. 1B). FIG. 1Cis a lower side view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 1B. Asshown in FIG. 1C, the first side surface 103 extends from the topsurface 101 to the bottom surface 102 in a thickness direction of thebody 100 (the vertical direction in FIG. 1C). In the same manner, thesecond side surface 104 also extends from the top surface 101 to thebottom surface 102 in the thickness direction of the body 100.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the body 100 also includes a first end surface 105and a second end surface 106 on opposite sides of the body, with thefirst and second end surfaces 105, 106 extending along a width directionof the body 100 (the vertical direction in FIG. 1B). FIG. 1D is a rightend view of the cleaning implement shown in FIG. 1C. As shown in FIG.1D, the second end surface 106 extends from the top surface 101 to thebottom surface 102 in the thickness direction. In the same manner, thefirst end surface 105 also extends from the top surface 101 to thebottom surface 102 in the thickness direction of the body 100.

The body of the cleaning implement also includes segments defined by oneor more lengthwise cuts formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces. Inone embodiment, for example as shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B and 1D, the body100 includes segments 110 defined by three lengthwise cuts 111 formed inthe bottom surface 102. As shown in FIG. 1D, each of the lengthwise cuts111 extends only partially into the body 100 in the thickness direction.In one embodiment, each of the lengthwise cuts extends, for example,halfway into the body in the thickness direction.

As shown in FIG. 1B, each of the lengthwise cuts 111 extends in thelength direction from the first end surface 105 to the second endsurface 106. As also shown in FIG. 1B, the lengthwise cuts 111 arespaced apart from each other in the width direction and are parallel toeach other.

FIGS. 2A through 2E show a cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIGS. 2A-2E, the cleaning implement includes abody 200 which is similar to the body shown in FIGS. 1A-D, in that thebody 200 includes a top surface 201, a bottom surface 202, a first sidesurface 203, a second side surface 204, a first end surface 205 and asecond end surface 206. In one embodiment, the body of the cleaningimplement includes segments defined by one or more lengthwise cutsformed in one of the top and bottom surfaces, and a layer made of ascouring material is provided on the other of the top and bottomsurfaces. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the body 200includes segments 210 defined by lengthwise cuts 211 formed in thebottom surface 202, and a layer 212 made of a scouring material isattached to the top surface 201. The layer 212 can be made of anyscouring material suitable for cleaning, and in one embodiment can bemade of, for example, a polymer mesh.

FIGS. 3A through 3D show a cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIGS. 3A-3D, the cleaning implement includes abody 300 which is similar to the body shown in FIGS. 1A-D, in that thebody 300 includes a top surface 301, a bottom surface 302, a first sidesurface 303, a second side surface 304, a first end surface 305 and asecond end surface 306, as well as segments 310 defined by lengthwisecuts 311 formed in the bottom surface 302. Further, the body 300 is madeentirely of a scouring material. In particular, the body 300 can be madeof any porous scouring material suitable for cleaning, and in oneembodiment can be made of, for example, a polymer mesh.

FIGS. 4A through 4D show a cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIGS. 4A-4D, the cleaning implement includes abody 400 which is similar to the body shown in FIGS. 1A-D, in that thebody 400 includes a top surface 401, a bottom surface 402, a first sidesurface 403, a second side surface 404, a first end surface 405 and asecond end surface 406.

The body of the cleaning implement also includes segments defined by oneor more lengthwise cuts formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces. Inone embodiment, for example as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B and 4D, the body400 includes segments 410 defined by three lengthwise cuts 411 formed inthe bottom surface 402. As shown in FIG. 4D, each of the lengthwise cuts411 extends only partially into the body 400 in the thickness direction.In one embodiment, each of the lengthwise cuts extends, for example,halfway into the body in the thickness direction.

As shown in FIG. 4B, each of the lengthwise cuts 411 extends in thelength direction from the first end surface 405 to the second endsurface 406. As also shown in FIG. 4B, the lengthwise cuts 411 arespaced apart from each other in the width direction and are parallel toeach other.

In one embodiment, the segments are further defined by one or morewidthwise cuts formed in the same surface as the lengthwise cuts. Forexample, as shown in FIG. 4B, the segments 410 are further defined byfive widthwise cuts 421 formed in the bottom surface 402. As shown inFIG. 4C, each of the widthwise cuts 421 extends only partially into thebody 400 in the thickness direction. In one embodiment, each of thewidthwise cuts extends, for example, halfway into the body in thethickness direction.

As shown in FIG. 4B, each of the widthwise cuts 421 extends in the widthdirection from the first side surface 403 to the second side surface404. As also shown in FIG. 4B, the widthwise cuts 421 are spaced apartfrom each other in the length direction and are parallel to each other.

FIGS. 5A through 5E show a cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIGS. 5A-5E, the cleaning implement includes abody 500 which is similar to the body shown in FIGS. 4A-D, in that thebody 500 includes a top surface 501, a bottom surface 502, a first sidesurface 503, a second side surface 504, a first end surface 505 and asecond end surface 506. In one embodiment, the body of the cleaningimplement includes segments defined by one or more lengthwise cuts andone or more widthwise cuts formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces,and a layer made of a scouring material is provided on the other of thetop and bottom surfaces. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, thebody 500 includes segments 510 defined by lengthwise cuts 511 andwidthwise cuts 521 formed in the bottom surface 502, and a layer 512made of a scouring material is attached to the top surface 501. Thelayer 512 can be made of any scouring material suitable for cleaning,and in one embodiment can be made of, for example, a polymer mesh.

FIGS. 6A through 6D show a cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6A-6D, the cleaning implement includes abody 600 which is similar to the body shown in FIGS. 4A-D, in that thebody 600 includes a top surface 601, a bottom surface 602, a first sidesurface 603, a second side surface 604, a first end surface 605 and asecond end surface 606, as well as segments 610 defined by lengthwisecuts 611 and widthwise cuts 621 formed in the bottom surface 602.Further, the body 600 is made entirely of a scouring material. Inparticular, the body 600 can be made of any porous scouring materialsuitable for cleaning, and in one embodiment can be made of, forexample, a polymer mesh.

FIG. 7 shows a sponge as the cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the sponge includes a body 700 which issimilar to the bodies shown in FIGS. 1A-3D in that the body 700 includessegments 710 defined by lengthwise cuts 711. FIG. 7 also shows thesponge in a flexed state in which the body has been manipulated suchthat the segments 710 open up and pull apart from each other, therebyallowing the sponge to pick up large pieces of debris. FIG. 7 alsoillustrates the flexibility of the sponge and how the segments 710increase the number of available cleaning surfaces.

FIG. 8 shows a sponge as the cleaning implement in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the sponge includes a body 800 which issimilar to the bodies shown in FIGS. 1A-3D and 7 in that the body 800includes segments 810 defined by lengthwise cuts 811. FIG. 8 shows thesponge in use, in which both sides of a utensil are being simultaneouslycleaned by the surfaces of adjacent segments 810. While only one utensilis shown in FIG. 8, it is of course possible for multiple utensils to besimultaneously cleaned between the various segments 810 shown in FIG. 8.As such, because the lengthwise cuts 811 increase the flexibility of thesponge and define segments 810 which effectively increase the number ofavailable cleaning surfaces, the sponge is very effective at cleaningseveral surfaces simultaneously.

FIGS. 9A and 9B show a sponge as the cleaning implement in accordancewith one embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9A, the sponge includes a body 900which is similar to the bodies shown in FIGS. 4A-6D in that the body 900includes segments 910 defined by lengthwise cuts 911 and widthwise cuts921. FIG. 9A also shows the sponge in a flexed state in which the bodyhas been manipulated such that the segments 910 open up and pull apartfrom each other, thereby allowing the sponge to pick up large pieces ofdebris. FIG. 9A also illustrates the flexibility of the sponge and howthe segments 910 increase the number of available cleaning surfaces.

FIG. 9B shows the sponge in use, in which both sides of a utensil arebeing simultaneously cleaned by the surfaces of adjacent segments 910.While only one utensil is shown in FIG. 9B, it is of course possible formultiple utensils to be simultaneously cleaned between the varioussegments 910 shown in FIG. 9B. As such, because the lengthwise cuts 911and widthwise cuts 921 increase the flexibility of the sponge and definesegments 910 which effectively increase the number of available cleaningsurfaces, the sponge is very effective at cleaning several surfacessimultaneously. Further, due to the number and small size of thesegments 910, the sponge is also very effective at cleaning complexsurfaces and cleaning within small openings.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a mop in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the mop includes a handle 1030, a mophead 1040 attached to the handle 1030, and a cleaning implement having abody 1000 supported by the mop head 1040. The body 1000 is similar tothe body shown in FIGS. 1A-D in that the body 1000 includes a topsurface (not shown) supported by the mop head 1040, a bottom surface1002, a first side surface 1003 and a second side surface (not shown) onopposite sides, and a first end surface 1005 and a second end surface(not shown) on opposite sides. In one embodiment, the body of thecleaning implement includes segments defined by one or more lengthwisecuts formed in the bottom surface. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, thebody 1000 includes segments 1010 defined by five lengthwise cuts 1011formed in the bottom surface 1002.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a mop in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the mop includes a handle 1130, a mophead 1140 attached to the handle 1130, and a cleaning implement having abody 1100 supported by the mop head 1140. The body 1100 is similar tothe body shown in FIGS. 3A-D in that the body 1100 includes a topsurface (not shown) supported by the mop head 1140, a bottom surface1102, a first side surface 1103 and a second side surface (not shown) onopposite sides, and a first end surface 1105 and a second end surface(not shown) on opposite sides. In one embodiment, the body of thecleaning implement includes segments defined by one or more lengthwisecuts formed in the bottom surface. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, thebody 1100 includes segments 1110 defined by five lengthwise cuts 1111formed in the bottom surface 1102. Further, the body 1100 is madeentirely of a scouring material. In particular, the body 1100 can bemade of any porous scouring material suitable for cleaning, and in oneembodiment can be made of, for example, a polymer mesh.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a mop in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, the mop includes a handle 1230, a mophead 1240 attached to the handle 1230, and a cleaning implement having abody 1200 supported by the mop head 1240. The body 1200 is similar tothe body shown in FIGS. 4A-D in that the body 1200 includes a topsurface (not shown) supported by the mop head 1240, a bottom surface1202, a first side surface 1203 and a second side surface (not shown) onopposite sides, and a first end surface 1205 and a second end surface(not shown) on opposite sides. In one embodiment, the body of thecleaning implement includes segments defined by one or more lengthwisecuts and one or more widthwise cuts formed in the bottom surface. Forexample, as shown in FIG. 12, the body 1200 includes segments 1210defined by lengthwise cuts 1211 and widthwise cuts 1221 formed in thebottom surface 1202.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a mop in accordance with oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, the mop includes a handle 1330, a mophead 1340 attached to the handle 1330, and a cleaning implement having abody 1300 supported by the mop head 1340. The body 1300 is similar tothe body shown in FIGS. 6A-D in that the body 1300 includes a topsurface (not shown) supported by the mop head 1340, a bottom surface1302, a first side surface 1303 and a second side surface (not shown) onopposite sides, and a first end surface 1305 and a second end surface(not shown) on opposite sides. In one embodiment, the body of thecleaning implement includes segments defined by one or more lengthwisecuts and one or more widthwise cuts formed in the bottom surface. Forexample, as shown in FIG. 13, the body 1300 includes segments 1310defined by lengthwise cuts 1311 and widthwise cuts 1321 formed in thebottom surface 1302. Further, the body 1300 is made entirely of ascouring material. In particular, the body 1300 can be made of anyporous scouring material suitable for cleaning, and in one embodimentcan be made of, for example, a polymer mesh.

In the discussion above, certain features of various embodiments aredescribed and shown in the figures for illustrative purposes as havingparticular shapes, sizes, orientations and quantities. However, theparticular shapes, sizes, orientations and quantities shown anddiscussed herein are illustrative only and not limiting. Rather, thereis considerable flexibility, adaptability, and opportunity forcustomization regarding the various embodiments to meet the specificneeds of various parties under numerous circumstances.

For example, the cleaning implement is shown in the drawings as mainlyhaving a rectangular shape. However, the features of the embodimentsdescribed above are applicable to cleaning implements of virtually anyshape and size. As another example, the cleaning implement is describedabove and shown in the figures as having lengthwise cuts in quantitiessuch as one or more, three and five. However, the features of theembodiments described above are applicable to cleaning implements havinglengthwise (and widthwise) cuts in other quantities, such as two, four,and six or more, as well as cuts provided in different orientations(such as diagonally oriented cuts).

Consequently, the particular shapes, sizes, orientations and quantitiesof the features shown and discussed herein do not limit the scope of theinvention as claimed below.

The present invention has been described in particular detail withrespect to specific possible embodiments. Those of skill in the art willappreciate that the invention may be practiced in other embodiments. Forexample, the nomenclature used for components, capitalization ofcomponent designations and terms, the attributes, or any otherstructural aspect is not significant, mandatory, or limiting, and themechanisms that implement the invention or its features can have variousdifferent names, formats, or protocols.

In addition, the features shown in the figures, or as discussed herein,are identified using a particular nomenclature for ease of descriptionand understanding, but other nomenclature is often used in the art toidentify equivalent features.

Therefore, numerous variations, whether explicitly provided for by thespecification or implied by the specification or not, may be implementedby one of skill in the art in view of this disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cleaning implement, comprising: a body made ofa porous material, the body including a top surface and a bottom surfaceon opposite sides of the body, a first side surface and a second sidesurface on opposite sides of the body, the first and second sidesurfaces extending along a length direction of the body, and extendingfrom the top surface to the bottom surface in a thickness direction ofthe body, a first end surface and a second end surface on opposite sidesof the body, the first and second end surfaces extending along a widthdirection of the body, and extending from the top surface to the bottomsurface in the thickness direction, and segments defined by one or morelengthwise cuts, the one or more lengthwise cuts being formed in one ofthe top and bottom surfaces, each of the one or more lengthwise cutsextending only partially into the body in the thickness direction, andextending in the length direction from the first end surface to thesecond end surface.
 2. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein theone or more lengthwise cuts comprises at least two lengthwise cuts, theat least two lengthwise cuts being spaced apart from each other in thewidth direction and being parallel to each other.
 3. The cleaningimplement of claim 2, wherein the segments are further defined by one ormore widthwise cuts, the one or more widthwise cuts being formed in theone of the top and bottom surfaces, each of the one or more widthwisecuts extending only partially into the body in the thickness direction,and extending in the width direction from the first side surface to thesecond side surface.
 4. The cleaning implement of claim 3, wherein theone or more widthwise cuts comprises at least two widthwise cuts, the atleast two widthwise cuts being spaced apart from each other in thelength direction and being parallel to each other.
 5. The cleaningimplement of claim 4, wherein the at least two lengthwise cuts comprisesat least three to five lengthwise cuts.
 6. The cleaning implement ofclaim 1, wherein the segments are further defined by one or morewidthwise cuts, the one or more widthwise cuts being formed in the oneof the top and bottom surfaces, each of the one or more widthwise cutsextending only partially into the body in the thickness direction, andextending in the width direction from the first side surface to thesecond side surface.
 7. The cleaning implement of claim 6, wherein theone or more widthwise cuts comprises at least two widthwise cuts, the atleast two widthwise cuts being spaced apart from each other in thelength direction and being parallel to each other.
 8. The cleaningimplement of claim 1, wherein the body is made of double cell foam. 9.The cleaning implement of claim 8, wherein the one or more lengthwisecuts are formed in one of the top and bottom surfaces and a layer madeof a scouring material is provided on the other of the top and bottomsurfaces.
 10. The cleaning implement of claim 1, wherein the body ismade of a polymer mesh.
 11. A mop, comprising: a handle; a mop headattached to the handle; and a cleaning implement supported by the mophead, the cleaning implement comprising a body made of a porousmaterial, wherein the body includes a top surface and a bottom surfaceon opposite sides of the body, the top surface being supported by themop head, a first side surface and a second side surface on oppositesides of the body, the first and second side surfaces extending along alength direction of the body, and extending from the top surface to thebottom surface in a thickness direction of the body, a first end surfaceand a second end surface on opposite sides of the body, the first andsecond end surfaces extending along a width direction of the body, andextending from the top surface to the bottom surface in the thicknessdirection, and segments defined by one or more lengthwise cuts, the oneor more lengthwise cuts being formed in the bottom surface, each of theone or more lengthwise cuts extending only partially into the body inthe thickness direction, and extending in the length direction from thefirst end surface to the second end surface.
 12. The mop of claim 11,wherein the one or more lengthwise cuts comprises at least twolengthwise cuts, the at least two lengthwise cuts being spaced apartfrom each other in the width direction and being parallel to each other.13. The mop of claim 12, wherein the segments are further defined by oneor more widthwise cuts, the one or more widthwise cuts being formed inthe bottom surface, each of the one or more widthwise cuts extendingonly partially into the body in the thickness direction, and extendingin the width direction from the first side surface to the second sidesurface.
 14. The mop of claim 13, wherein the one or more widthwise cutscomprises at least two widthwise cuts, the at least two widthwise cutsbeing spaced apart from each other in the length direction and beingparallel to each other.
 15. The mop of claim 14, wherein the at leasttwo lengthwise cuts comprises at least three to five lengthwise cuts.16. The mop of claim 15, wherein the body is made of double cell foam ora polymer mesh.
 17. The mop of claim 11, wherein the segments arefurther defined by one or more widthwise cuts, the one or more widthwisecuts being formed in the bottom surface, each of the one or morewidthwise cuts extending only partially into the body in the thicknessdirection, and extending in the width direction from the first sidesurface to the second side surface.
 18. The mop of claim 17, wherein theone or more widthwise cuts comprises at least two widthwise cuts, the atleast two widthwise cuts being spaced apart from each other in thelength direction and being parallel to each other.
 19. The mop of claim11, wherein the body is made of double cell foam or a polymer mesh. 20.The mop of claim 11, wherein each of the one or more lengthwise cutsextends halfway into the body in the thickness direction.